President Trump politely informed a reporter that he was blocking the camera behind him while talking to the press prior to his rally scheduled to take place in Lebanon, Ohio on Friday night.
The president, who had just landed in Ohio ahead of the rally, was answering questions from reporters about the release of formerly detained Pastor Andrew Brunson’s from the Turkish government. (RELATED: ‘Trump Says He Made ‘No Deal’ For Brunson Release’)
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When asked if he had spoken to the King of Saudi Arabia, the president responded, “I have not. I will be calling him. I will be calling at some point King Salman, you know, you’re right in the way of that camera behind you. I’m sure they think you’re a very good looking guy, but maybe not that good from the back, right?”
US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters after arriving at Cincinnati Municipal Lunken Airport in Cincinnati, Ohio, on October 12, 2018. (Photo by Nicholas Kamm / AFP) (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)
Trump is not scheduled to speak for any particular Republican candidate, but for many of them. He endorsed Rep. Jim Renacci who is running against the incumbent, Senator Sherrod Brown. As of last month, Brown was up by double-digits.
Troy Balderson of Ohio is running for Congress against a Nancy Pelosi Liberal who is WEAK on Crime & Borders. Troy is the total opposite, and loves our Military, Vets & 2nd Amendment. EARLY VOTING just started with Election Day on August 7th. Troy has my Full & Total Endorsement!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 21, 2018
The president also endorsed and rallied for Rep. Troy Balderson, who won a special election in August over Danny O’Connor. They are both running in November for the seat and are in a neck-and-neck battle.
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